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I began quilting in conjunction with a Quilter's BOM (block of the month) from Little House in the Valley but now I can't seem to locate her blog - anyone have any ideas what happened? Since I don't enjoy unfinished projects lying around, I will continue on with the BOM. I found my next block at One Patch and I will be demonstrating how to make Block #8. Here are my fabric choices:
Here are the cutting requirements for one block: Light for star points - 4 squares @ 4” Dark for star points - 4 squares @ 4” Background - 4 squares @ 3 1/2 " and 4 squares @ 4"
The next step is to draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the 4 -4" background squares and 2 of the 4" dark star point squares.
Next match two of the 4” background squares with two of the unmarked dark star point 4” squares with right sides together. Match the remaining two background squares with two of the light star point 4” squares in the same manner. Match the remaining two marked dark star point and light star point squares in the same manner. Sew a scant ¼” seam on either side of the diagonal lines. Cut apart on the line and press towards the darker fabric.
Using a square ruler, square up the half square triangles to 3 ½”. You will have 4 squares each containing Background/Dark Star Point, Background/Light Star Point, Dark Star Point/Light Star Point. Lay them out to look like this:
Sew the horizontal rows together pressing row 1 and 3 to the right and 2 and 4 to the left. Sew the rows together. Press to one side.
Be sure to leave me a link to your completed BOM. I would love to see everyone's creations! |
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This block seemed to be much easier to complete. I'm looking forward to completing the block for March. |
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Over at Little House in the Valley, she has started a Quilters Block of the Month. January's block is called, "Jacob's Ladder" and here is my finished project. |
I'm looking forward to getting caught up on the other two blocks. If all turns out well, in the end I hope to combine all the blocks into a quilt for our bed.Posted in Quilts
A quilt for Abigail - Our Peanut It's called Baby's Little Goslings and is made by making lots of flying geese blocks. This is first time I've attempted this block style. It was very easy to put together and I would recommend it for any beginner quilter. It compliments her bumpers and dust ruffle on the crib
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